Saving Salem

Cajun Connection #5

by Kathy Ivan

Salem Hudson’s life is as far from perfect as a woman’s can get. The one bright light in her life is her daughter, Chloe. Salem’s finally standing on her own two feet and making her way as a single parent. She’s got friends, a good job, and for the first time in a long time she’s happy.

Texas Ranger Jack Sutton has been fascinated with Salem from the time he helped rescue her from her psychotic ex-fiancé. He knew she needed time and space to recover from the trauma and abuse she suffered.

When Chloe’s biological grandmother threatens to sue for custody and take Chloe halfway around the world to live, Salem is at her wits end. When Jack shows up with an impromptu solution, Salem agrees to an insane marriage of convenience to protect her child. Will it be enough, or will her ex’s family steal her child and take her away from Salem permanently?

"Kathy Ivan’s books are addictive, you can’t read just one.” Susan Stoker, NYT Bestselling Author

208 pages, Kindle Edition

Published August 29, 2024

About the author

USA TODAY Bestselling author Kathy Ivan can’t remember a time when books and reading weren’t a part of my daily life. I was blessed with a mother who instilled the love of reading in me at a young age. That progressed into a passion for the written word in all forms, which led to my writing. Every day I have new stories and new ideas roaming through my brain, the characters chomping at the bit for their turn to be front and center and have their story told. Today that love of storytelling translates into my desire to write and share my stories with others. I write in many genres, but I’m currently concentrating on romantic suspense and paranormal.

My day job is about as uncreative as it gets. I do medical transcription, spending numerous hours at the computer each day trying to decipher the mumbled, garbled and often unrecognizable words the physicians are dictating, in an effort to make a complete and comprehensive patient record. It’s almost as bad as trying to read their handwriting!

Born and raised in Miami, Florida, I’ve lived in various places throughout my youth, from California to Hawaii and back to Florida (Key West), before finally settling in Texas. I make my home outside Dallas, Texas with my spoiled black lab (Missy).

I am a member of Romance Writers of American and the Dallas Area Romance Authors (DARA), where I’m an active member; you can find me at the local meetings each month.

That’s about it off the top of my head. I love talking with other readers and writers, so feel free to contact me.

Reviews

[Beverly McCall · Rating 4 out of 5]

Saving Salem is the fifth installment in Kathy Ivan’s Cajun Connection series. In it, she chronicles the romantic journey of Salem Hudson and Jack Sutton. She is a single mother raising her young daughter, Chloe. She is also the best friend of Gabi, Gator Boudreau’s daughter. Jack is a Texas Ranger, who helped to save Salem from her abusive boyfriend. For Jack, it was love at first sight, however, he knew that Salem needed time to heal. He keeps tabs on her well being. When Salem is faced with a new threat, Jack steps forward. First step, marry her. Second step, keep her and her daughter safe. Can he do that? Will the threat be eliminated? Can they find happiness? To learn what unfolds, you must read this captivating tale.

Ms. Ivan is skilled at creating dialog. Her conversational dialog is strong and concise. I especially enjoyed the dialog amongst the senior citizen residents, which at times, was humorous. I also appreciated Ms. Ivan's use of literary devices such as point of view, dialog, backstory, and descriptive language. Through the dialog and their internal dialog readers are provided an opportunity to get to know them better, to understand their personalities and to get their backstories.

[Ginny Pearson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Jack and Salem

Salem has just found out that Tarik's family is going to try to get custody of her child. She calls Patti Boudreau and then heads to the ranch.
Jack finally gets to see Salem again. He can't stop thinking of her or her daughter. When he hears what she is going through, he decides to be the one to protect her.
Now they are dealing with the Amirs coming after the child. They have to find enough evidence to stop them before it is to late.

[Penny Wright · Rating 5 out of 5]

“A Man of Honor and Action”

Saving Salem is another exciting book in the Cajun Connection series. It is a riveting read. Jack is a handsome marshmallow of a hero. Salem with her baby girl, Chloe, learns to trust and love again.

[Jeri Smith · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review of Saving Salem

I absolutely loved this book and I will definitely recommend this book to anyone who loves romantic suspense novels. She is an amazing writer!

[Mary · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love it

Another captivating book by Kathy Ivan. This book is captivating and enthralling. This book is addictive. I highly recommend this book

[Glenda Bettin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this couple